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‘Wonky Donkey’ a Christmas tradition for local ‘grandma’

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:50am

Christmas cheer comes in many forms, and for one Lovell “grandma,” cheer was spread for many years in the form of a special gift that came with a performance.
Around five years ago, Lorna Fowler of Lovell received a recommendation from her daughter, Colleen, that she just had to watch a YouTube
video of a Scottish grandmother reading the children’s book “The Wonky Donkey” to her tiny grandson, laughing her way through the reading.

U.S. Forest Service updates commissioners

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:48am

The Big Horn County Commissioners received updates from District Ranger Mark Foster about the Medicine Wheel Ranger District Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report at their December 6 meeting.
He said the report is part of an ongoing dialogue.
“Our annual report for the district talks about some success for the last year. One of the things we are really emphasizing is partnerships, engagement with our local community. I hope that that comes through.”

Work on Hyart lobby repair moves closer to finish

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:48am

One year after a burst pipe flooded the lobby of the historic Hyart Theatre in downtown Lovell, work on the ceiling of the theater lobby is moving the repair project a major step forward.
The theater was closed for two months following the water line break as work was performed to remove asbestos-containing textured ceiling material from the lobby, make repairs, deep clean, move and replace some equipment and move and re-stock supplies.

From our files: Loving service of Coach C featured

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:39am

100 Years Ago, Dec. 28, 1923
The Cowley Progress
Ad: Thrifty Buyers Trade With Us. A Large Line of Boy’s Best Suits with two pairs of Knickers, just received. Fit the boy out with a new suit for the coming holidays. Cowley Equitable Co.
75 Year Ago, Dec. 30, 1948
The Lovell Chronicle

Chadron State College fall honors

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:36am

Chadron State College has announced its 2023-24 fall semester honor rolls, including local students.
To be listed on the President’s List students must have completed at least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework with a 4.0 grade point average. Students qualifying for the Dean’s List must have completed the same level coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Both must be seeking their first bachelor’s degree and have no incomplete grades for the semester.

Armory Park, Bighorn Canyon among chamber topics

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:35am

A series of speakers provided updates on their respective areas of responsibility during an open mic format at the December 18 Lovell Area Chamber of Commerce general membership luncheon.
Jed Nebel, town administrator, said Phase II of the Armory Park reconstruction project is happening.
The reconstruction will include a walking path, volleyball court and outdoor amphitheater, as well as redoing the irrigation system and landscaping. Nebel also discussed the possibility of a town hall remodel.

Car and chicken coop fires lead into holiday

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:18am

A pair of fire calls kept members of the Lovell Volunteer Fire Department busy in the days leading up to the Christmas holiday.
On Friday, Dec. 22, a call came in at 5:05 p.m. about a car filled with smoke at Eighth and Nevada in Lovell.
According to Assistant Chief Bob Mangus, the car, a 2016 Nissan Versa, was smoking due to an electrical fire in the area of the steering column that had also spread up into the headliner above the steering wheel.

Sheriff’s Report: Airport bomb threat found to be hoax

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:15am

The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls for the week of December 18 to December 24:
December 18: 2:39 p.m. – A vehicle stopped in the roadway on Great Western Avenue was not in any trouble. The driver was simply playing Pokemon Go.
4:40 p.m. – A citizen came to the Annex requesting that a vehicle be trespassed from the reporting party’s property in the Lovell area.

Police Report: 1 a.m. visit by ex-girlfriend not welcome

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:15am

The Lovell Police Department received the following calls for the week of December 18 to December 24:
December 18: 1:25 p.m. – A theft of $126,000 from a trust fund was reported from a resident of the Bair Trailer Court. The fund was located in San Diego, and the reporting party was asked to bring in documentation so police can determine whether to help her. The case remains under investigation.

Big Horn County 4-H holds Achievement Night celebration

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:14am

Big Horn County 4-H recognized the contributions of its volunteer leaders and success of its members during its recent Achievement Night celebration.
The evening’s highlights included the presentation of nine-year member pins, considered the greatest milestone in 4-H, along with a variety of special awards recognizing outstanding achievement in 4-H.
The following Big Horn County 4-Hers received nine-year jackets: Evelyn Brown, Roseannah Brown, Hanna Haley, Kenadee Rael, Gabriel VanderPloeg, Keyanna Walker and Macie Hopkin.